Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has been directed to immediately remove Habeeb Aileru as the Sole Administrator of Oriade Local Council Development Area. The directive was given on Monday by members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, who accused the council boss of gross misappropriation of fund and fragrant disregard of the law.…
In a move to enhance the welfare of Nigerians against the backdrop of abject poverty ravaging the land, Yem-Kem International, the pathfinder in Herbal medicine in Nigeria has introduced a wide range of indigenous products into the market. The product, which is a result of painstaking research in Nigerian, Indian and Chinese herbs, is Titanic…
Last week, Nigerian Breweries Plc, the foremost brewer in the country, launched the first zobo-flavoured alcoholic drink into the Nigerian market. It was its latest addition into the Ready-to-Drink (RTD) market. The launch was held in Lagos and the Marketing Director of Nigerian Breweries Plc, Franco Maria Maggi, explained to journalists that the Ace Desire…
Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has denied reports on social media alleging that he descended heavily on some Yoruba leaders and paramount rulers in the state. The reports specifically claimed the Governor slammed leader of the Oodua Peoples Congress, OPC, Gani Adams; chieftain of pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin. Reacting to the reports through a…
Minister for Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has explained that the newly launched Voluntary Asset and Income Declaration Scheme (VAIDS) is a credible platform put in place for defaulting Nigerian taxpayers to work out a flexible way to pay their outstanding tax liabilities due from them relating to the last six relevant tax years, regularize their…
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has named Jumia Group (formerly Africa Internet Group) in the list of MIT’s 50 smartest companies – 2017 for the second consecutive year. Each year, MIT identifies top 50 global companies, both established and startups that are creating new opportunities using ingenious technologies to meet the needs of a demanding market worldwide.…
Kushal Dutta, the managing director of Jumia Travel, the hotel and flight booking platform within the Jumia ecosystem, has said that investors in the company’s ventures are happy with the achievements of all the companies under the Jumia brand name. Dutta made the disclosure while responding to a question on the status of the company’s…
This August, fashionistas from all over Lagos would come together to witness a fashion show that focuses on the beauty and perfect curve of a true African woman. The Curve catwalk Show 2017 will feature 10 designers showcasing (Lingerie, Swimwear, Urban Wear, Traditional Outfit and lots more. There would be performances by the FABSISTERS and…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers state has advised the PDP to refrain from its vicious attack on the judiciary, especially on the judges that presided over the legislative elections petition tribunal that handled all the petitions emanating from the last Rivers State legislative rerun elections.. The APC State Publicity Secretary, Chris Finebone, made…
On Tuesday, July 4, 2017, The UBA Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, continued on its quest to educate and empower African youths as it visited the Accra High School in Ghana. UBA Foundation’s Read Africa Initiative was launched in 2011 and has been changing the lives…